Ampera
6LF6
Pentode · IHT · 12-pin Compactron · 1965
“40W sweep tube. Surpasses KT88 raw power.”
Power pentode delivering up to 40W in pentode, UL, or triode mode
TRANSCONDUCTANCE0mA/V
Cgk0pF
Cgp0pF
Cpk0pF
GAIN0%
POWER100%
DRIVE50%
LINEARITY75%
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 6LF6 is a indirectly-heated pentode from Sylvania·GE, introduced around 1965. Commonly used in sweep / power applications. 40W sweep tube. Surpasses KT88 raw power.
APPLICATIONS
Power output
Generic pentode sweep / power stage
• PA/public address
HISTORY
Introduced1965ManufacturerSylvania·GEEquivalents6LW6, 6MH6
Late ProductionSPECIFICATIONS
Heater Voltage6.3V
Heater Current2A
Max Plate Voltage900V
Max Power40W
Sensitivity16 mA/V
Gain Factor—
Internal Impedance—
Pinout12-pin Compactron
Era1965
RarityModerate
Input Capacitance17pF
Miller Capacitance1pF
Output Capacitance12pF
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